Category: Daily Living

Fenway Park

How to Score the Best Red Sox, Concert, and Theater Tickets Without the Stress

If you’ve ever tried to snag Red Sox tickets for a summer game, score seats to a sold-out concert at TD Garden, or get into a must-see show at the Boston Opera House, you know the struggle is real.

You refresh your browser. You join the queue. You watch tickets disappear in seconds while the prices skyrocket by the minute. Before you know it, you’ve lost your chance or spent hours trying to find a halfway-decent seat.

In a city as lively as Boston, experiences should feel exciting, but getting tickets shouldn’t feel like trying to win the lottery. Whether it’s a summer night at Fenway, a concert downtown, or a Broadway show on tour, there’s an easier way to make it happen (and it doesn’t involve fifteen browser tabs and a waitlist).

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Woman signing for package

What to Do If You Can’t Be Home to Sign for a Package

You’ve been tracking your delivery all week. Maybe it’s a new piece of furniture, a grocery order for the week ahead, or something valuable you don’t want sitting outside for long.

Then your day shifts. A meeting runs over, school pickup takes longer than expected, or something unexpected pops up. Now the package is on its way, but you won’t be home to receive it.

So what do you do?

If you’re facing a delivery that needs a signature or just want to make sure everything arrives safely, there are a few quick fixes that might help. And if those don’t work, there’s an even simpler option: bringing in someone you trust to wait on your behalf. Let’s walk through your choices and show you how Simplified can make the whole thing a lot less stressful.

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Woman looking at watch

From Cable Setups to Home Repairs: The Hidden Costs of Waiting (and How to Avoid Them)

It always sounds simple at first.

Just wait at home for the cable technician. Be there for the plumber. Let the furniture delivery team in between 10 and 2. You clear your morning, shift your schedule around, and make sure you’re ready.

Then the hours start to pass. You glance at your phone. You cancel an errand. By the time someone finally shows up, half the day is gone, and so is your focus.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining the drain. The cost of “just waiting” often goes unnoticed, but it adds up quickly in time, energy, and missed opportunities. Let’s break it down and talk about what you can do differently.

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Boston and Cape Cod service providers

The Secret to Hiring Service Providers in Boston & Cape Cod

Hiring a service provider can be a difficult and frustrating experience.  Stress no more! Our team of personal concierges have more than two decades of experience hiring and working with local service providers.  We expect a high level of service, reliability, and fair pricing. We often know the best in the business, but if we don’t– we will search diligently to find you the perfect service provider to meet your needs. Continue reading →

Boy looking out window

Snow Day Activities For The Whole Family

Snow days often bring whoops of cheer from both kids and adults. “No school!” yell the kids. “No work!” cheer the parents. But after the initial excitement fades, families are left wondering, “What do we do now?”

We’ve compiled a list of snow day activities that are sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike. From outdoor adventures to cozy indoor projects, these ideas will make any snow day unforgettable.

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Sparklers Friends

How to Simplify Your New Year: Boston’s Best Daily Life Services

For many people in Boston, the New Year is a time to reflect on the previous year. What did you love? What wasn’t so great? How can you make this year even better than the last? Better has a lot of different meanings depending on who you talk to. Better could mean dedicating more time to yourself, spending quality moments with loved ones, cutting back on those 60-hour work weeks, or finally taking that dream vacation. No matter what “better” means to you, achieving it starts with reclaiming your time. That’s where Simplified comes in.

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